Newspaper wins partial access to governor's records
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The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled in Washington Post Co. v. Office of the Governor that some of Governor Parris Glendening records were public records and had to be made available to the press.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2000
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Earnhardt law reverses access to open records
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The author discusses Florida's passage of legislation to limit access to autopsy photographs following the death of racecar driver Dale Earnhardt.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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Attorney destroys madam's 'black book' despite request: some courts have taken action against parties that destroy records before review of the denial is complete
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The author discusses cases before a Maryland court in mid-2001 regarding the destruction of evidence, which was subject to a media request for access in an investigation to determine if there had been a cover-up by officials involved in a prostitution ring.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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- Abstracts: Federal, state courts consider limits on electronic access: privacy interests are prompting the judiciary to block access to courthouse files
- Abstracts: Open record request wins unanimous approval: the first Freedom of Information Act victory at the Supreme Court in eight years reins in a government attempt to broaden the scope of the agency deliberations exemption
- Abstracts: Aiding police presents a credibility liability: for a variety of reasons, media outlets resist challenging subpoenas